A journey of (Asian) skincare, arts, and culture

Ahh, sheet masks. They may be old news to those who already enjoy Asian beauty (AB)/Asian skincare, but skincare companies are continuously trying to innovate in order to keep it interesting and relevant. Can’t blame ’em! I mean, after a while, I might even get tired of My Scheming. Bahaha, just kidding. That’s impossible! I recently … More Mummy Mia! The Yufit MIRAPACK Cellulose & Hydrogel Mask Review

Don’t tell anyone, but I need to take a break from reviewing sheet masks. Oh dear. I’m still using them 2-3 times a week and blabbing about them on the Instagrams; that’s pretty much forever a thing. But lately, I’ve been complaining more about how long and annoying my hair is now compared to my old hair … More Japanese Shampoo Brush + 3 Easy-Peasy Hair-Washing Tips

We take a quick break from our regular programming of Asian skincare products galore to take a stroll in the park. Lately, my heart has been aching, remembering the three months I spent living in Thailand more than a year ago. Typical American, right? I know, I know; it can be difficult to dissociate your perceptions as … More Travel Diary: พุทธมณฑล (Buddhamonthon Park) in Nakhom Pathon, Thailand

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t realize seasonal change could affect my skin like this. It was cool—okay, Hawai‘i’s version of cool—for a good long while, but spring and summer have suddenly melded together in a hot steamy mess right in front of my face. And sometimes, the sky just decides to cry. No … More Calm to a Tea: Naisture Tea Tree Mask Pack Review

I love food-and-drink based skincare products. They may not be great if you have small children, curious pets, or just very confused adults— —but otherwise, I just love the innovative novelty that some brands have been coming up with lately. Now, this Naisture Red Wine Mask Pack isn’t quite a Tony Moly fruit basket, but … More Red, Red Wine: Naisture Red Wine Mask Pack Review

Time to switch out the thicker blankets, and moisturizers, for some lighter ones! The only thing I don’t like about spring is that it means summer is coming. Oh lahd, the heat. The grossness. The vastly shorter routines. Let’s take a little walk through my first routine update of 2016. Lots of new stuff compared to last time, … More Skincare Routine Update: Spring 2016

Around last month, YesStyle.com had a huge Beauty Sale! I decided to take this opportunity to stock up on their decently-priced masks and other knickknacks. Although I’ve noticed that their site-wide prices have been increasing very gradually over the years, I still like to check every now and then for their clearance sales and special offers. … More YesStyle Beauty Sale Mini-Haul feat. My Scheming + Etude House